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About Lumen Coffee Roasters

Lumen is a small roastery on the old port of Marseille. We have been roasting since 2014, twice a week, in batches small enough to taste every one.

How we roast

We buy specialty-grade arabica from importers who can name the farm or the washing station, and we roast on Mondays and Thursdays. Every batch is tasted the next morning before it is packed. The roast date is printed on every bag, and orders ship within 24 hours of roasting, as whole bean or ground to order in resealable bags.

What we roast

Seven coffees make up the range: two light single origins, Morning Light and Rwanda Nyamasheke; the everyday Huila Sunrise; two espresso options, Ember espresso and Dark Harbour; Quiet Hours decaf; and cold brew packs for the summer. See them all on the coffee page.

Tastings, barista training and wholesale

The roastery is open for appointments. A private tasting session lasts 45 minutes and is free, from Tuesday to Friday. Barista training takes place on Saturdays, lasts 120 minutes and costs 50 € per person. Cafés, restaurants and offices can book a wholesale consultation from Monday to Thursday. The rules for booking, moving and cancelling are in section 7 of our terms and conditions, and the contact page tells you how to reach us.

Wholesale accounts

We supply businesses from a minimum order of 5 kg, at 25 % below the shop price. Applications are answered within 2 business days.